What Is Avascular Necrosis?
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3. What Are the Symptoms of AVN?
Avascular necrosis can cause pain ranging from mild to severe. It typically develops in stages over several months to a year.3Osteonecrosis of the Hip - OrthoInfo - AAOS. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2020, from https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/osteonecrosis-of-the-hip During the early stages, there may be minimal to no pain. As the damage progresses, pain may become more pronounced with weight-bearing activity.1Avascular necrosis. (2020, April 22). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/avascular-necrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369859
Eventually, the pain may be present even when not putting weight on the affected bone or joint. The pain of osteonecrosis can also reduce the affected joint’s range of motion.2Avascular Necrosis. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2020, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/avascular-necrosis In the latter stages of hip AVN, the pain and reduced range of motion can make weight-bearing activities much more difficult.
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